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CityCouncil | 2019-01-02 | 15 | 19 The Interim City Attorney stated the subcommittee would also craft the arguments. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired if Councilmember Oddie would work with him. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Caring Alameda Act subcommittee would be Vice Mayor Knox White and Councilmember Oddie. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie stated of the many people he has encountered discussing the topic, none have been opposed; people are concerned about the issue, which needs to be put on the ballot so voters can understand the clear choice between having services which are desperately needed and not having them; expressed support. Councilmember Vella expressed concern over the appearance if the same subcommittee drafts the argument to the other measure; stated it is important to separate the two items so there is no confusion; whatever Council puts forward relative to the ballot question must be balanced and fair. Councilmember Daysog stated that he will vote no on the item because he supports a November 2020 election; the project proponent did not specific state that the project will lose funding should it go on the November 2020 election. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired if Councilmember Daysog would support the election if it were run on the November 2020 ballot; to which Councilmember Daysog responded in the negative. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired if anything could be clarified to ease concerns. Councilmember Daysog responded there are three issues: 1) 6,000 residents support the initiative, 2) leaders of Friends of Crab Cove are okay with a November 2020 election, and 3) there is no compelling evidence that the project will crater if the election is held in November 2020. On the call for the question the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. Noes: Councilmembers Daysog - 1. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf |